![]() |
How I Used LinkedIn As My Career Consultant by Rich Jones - Apr, 2013 When I decided I wanted to transition from a career in Sales to a career in Human Resources, I knew I had a long journey ahead of me. I’d have to figure out what companies I wanted to work for and what skills would get me closer to my goal role. I also had to think about my career progression once I was made the transition. Interviewers often ask “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Since I wasn’t gonna say “Working f... |
|
![]() |
How to Survive a Long Job Search by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2013 If you’ve been looking for work for an extended period of time, you know how frustrating it is. What can you do to change things up and make sure you aren’t getting yourself stuck in a bad situation and facing a long job search? Long Job Search Survival Tips You’ve heard the statistics: Managers prefer to hire people who already have jobs. The long-term unemployed face steep odds. Some 5.4 million people have been out of... |
|
![]() |
Is LinkedIn an Important Job Search Tool? by Louise Garver - Apr, 2013 Just when I thought most all executives knew the importance of having a LinkedIn profile during job search, I ran into Fletch Jones (not his real name). Fletch doesn’t have a LinkedIn profile, nor does he think it is important. In fact, he told me he was a very private person and stayed away from social media altogether. I asked him how that was working for him, and he said (and I quote), “No one is contacting me. I do not lik... |
|
![]() |
Is Your Brand Preventing You From Job Search Success? - 5 Tips by Louise Garver - Apr, 2013 Several sources are reporting that the economy is on the upswing, and the job market is opening up. New federal data recently recorded the biggest year-over-year unemployment decline. California and Rhode Island tied for highest unemployment rate (9.8%), while North Dakota reported the lowest unemployment rate of any state (3.3%) in the U.S. Are you experiencing more activity in your job search? Are recruiters and hiring ma... |
|
![]() |
Selective Networking as a Job Search Tool by Georgia Adamson - Apr, 2013 You’ve probably read one or more articles about how to “work a room” and talk to as many people as possible in a networking event when you’re conducting a job search. I know I’ve seen a lot of them published. However, maybe it’s not so much of a numbers game after all. At least, that’s the premise of a recent article by Eric Holtzclaw, “Why Networking Doesn’t Work.” Selective Networking–What It Is and Is Not Selective ne... |
|
![]() |
Three Reasons Why You Should Have a Blog by Rich Jones - Apr, 2013 Blogging ain’t easy. It’s time-consuming, requires a good command of English, and forces you to put yourself out there for public consumption. Quite frankly, it can be scary. But when you compare this to the job search, it’s not much different. You have to spend time reviewing job descriptions, doing research and submitting your application. You gotta have a resume and cover letter free of grammatical and spelling mistakes tha... |
|
![]() |
A Parents' Guide to Career Development by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 One of the most valuable things parents can do to help a student with career planning is listen: be open to ideas, try to help your student find information, and be nonjudgmental. Here are 10 ways you can help: 1. Encourage your child to visit the career center (and you go too!) Next time you visit campus, drop into the career services office and pick up a business card from one of the career counselors. When you... |
|
![]() |
Job Search Tips by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 An individual will be more prepared to take on the demands of an actual job search only after they have completed the first two stages of the career development process: self-assessment (Who am I?) and career exploration (Where am I going?). Getting started can be the hardest part, but investing your time will be worth the results. Here are my top ten tips for a successful job search campaign. 1. Clarify your short-term an... |
|
![]() |
Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make: Why You Didn’t Get Hired For The Job by Michelle Dumas - Apr, 2013 Searching for a job is hard work. No matter if you’re unemployed or working but testing the market to see if there is indeed greener grass elsewhere, exercising the patience, vigilance and creativity necessary to successfully find a job isn’t easy. In addition to making sure you do all the right things, there are also mistakes you can’t afford to make, any one of which may be the reason you didn’t get hired for the job. ... |
|
![]() |
Ready to Reboot Your Career? How Reinventing Worked for Me, More Than Once. by Dawn Lennon - Apr, 2013 Careers can get old for a lot of reasons: Boredom when the work gets too predictable Declining fulfillment from achievements Disenchantment with a job going no where Curiosity about what's out there Compensation ceilings that won't meet future needs I've experienced all of these at different times. Each one caused significant stress, confusion, and frustration, sometimes all at once. I tried to force my way t... |
|
| If you know of an article that should be listed here, please let us know. | ||
| [<< Prev] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 [Next >>] | ||
| DiversityIowa.com About Us Member of Local JobNetwork™ Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility | Job Seeker Articles Jobs by Category Jobs by Company Jobs by City Radio Programs Employment Resources/Articles Career Fairs/Events Iowa Employment Resources Create Your Resume | Employer Resources Local Hiring Government Compliance OFCCP Digest OFCCP Resources Talent Management Social Media Recruiting | ||
| Copyright © 1994-2013 Infosoft Group, Inc. All rights reserved. BRKWEB50 | Send comments to info@diversityiowa.com | |||

